The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V70 D3 (13 - 15) vs. BMW 520d Touring Steptronic (17 - ..)

€ 37,600
Volvo V70 D3 (13 - 15) Volvo V70 D3
€ 52,900
 BMW 520d Touring Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 520d Touring
€ 37,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V70 D3 is 5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 520d Touring.
Volvo V70 D3
BMW 520d Touring
60.9
Blueprint Volvo V70 D3 (13 - 15)
73.3
82.9
59
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
73.3 in
Width
73.5 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
60.9 in
Height
59 in
Blueprint Volvo V70 D3 (13 - 15)
110.9
189.5
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.6
189.5 in
Length
194.6 in
110.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V70 D3
BMW 520d Touring
3951 lb
Curb Weight
3880 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5302 lb
Volvo V70 D3 (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
71 lb
1.8 %
BMW 520d Touring Steptronic (17 - ..)

General

Volvo V70 D3
BMW 520d Touring
B
Generation
G31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo V70 D3
BMW 520d Touring
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B47
D5204T7
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V70 D3
134 hp
187 hp
BMW 520d Touring
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V70 D3
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 520d Touring

Performance

Volvo V70 D3
BMW 520d Touring
124 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 D3

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring

▶ REPLAY
29.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.75 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D3
29.49 lb/hp
20.75 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V70 D3
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo V70 D3
52 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
44 mpg
city
45 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
967 mi
Range
872 mi
Volvo V70 D3
967 mi
872 mi
BMW 520d Touring
Environmental Impact
92.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
96.7 kWh
Volvo V70 D3
92.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V70 D3
BMW 520d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.1 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.1 cu ft